Highway 91 East Dam

TR-CEDAR RIVER· Boone, Nebraska· Built 1960· Earth· 42 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Highway 91 East Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 42 ft (taller than 92.2% in NE)
Dam Length900 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage523 acre-ft
Normal Storage19 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,209 cfs
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDNE09915

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Nebraska Department of Transportation - District 3

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Highway 91 East Dam?

Highway 91 East Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Highway 91 East Dam?

Highway 91 East Dam is owned by Nebraska Department of Transportation - District 3 (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Highway 91 East Dam built?

Highway 91 East Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Highway 91 East Dam?

Highway 91 East Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Highway 91 East Dam?

Highway 91 East Dam has a dam height of 42 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.